Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles has made it crystal clear that the future of his team's defense won't involve a change in play-calling duties, with the man himself adamant that he will continue to oversee that responsibility.
The statement is a notable one, especially given the Buccaneers' defense struggles in recent times, and may raise some eyebrows among fans and pundits alike.
Bowles, who is not new to the idea of being the defensive mastermind for his team, has consistently shown confidence in his own abilities to get the job done.
During his press conference, he firmly stated that despite recent shortcomings, there are no plans to alter the current defensive setup wholesale.
Lineup changes are often a popular solution for coaches when looking to rectify their team's on-field woes, but in this instance, Bowles believes such a drastic move is unnecessary.
Furthermore, Bowles also made it clear that the role of defensive play caller is one he is eager to retain, saying that no alternative play caller will be brought in to shake things up.
This comments follows widespread speculation that perhaps a change behind the scenes could help the Bucs get out of their rut and improve results.
When questioned about the possibility of seeking outside help or enlisting a second opinion to try and spark some improvements, Bowles shot down the idea.
While many might view this perceived stubbornness as a problem, those within the Buccaneers organization are likely to be emboldened by their head coach's resolve, viewing it as a testament to his strength of character and conviction in his own vision for the team's future.